BookBingeEnder's Saga Books in Order
A child prodigy is trained to lead humanity's war against the alien Formics, with consequences that stretch across centuries.
Here is the complete Ender's Saga reading order — all 4 books by Orson Scott Card, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Ender's Game(1985)
- Speaker for the Dead(1986)
- Xenocide(1991)
- Children of the Mind(1996)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the Ender's Saga series?
There are 4 books in the Ender's Saga series by Orson Scott Card, beginning with Ender's Game (1985) and most recently Children of the Mind (1996).
What is the first Ender's Saga book?
The first book is Ender's Game, published in 1985. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read Ender's Saga in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.